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TikTok's AI Moderation Wrongly Punished Kory Mann & Other Filmmakers
- TikTok restored revenue to several original creators after an AI moderation error demonetized them.
- Kory Mann's film When BFFs are TOO Close was deemed low-quality while remaining an original story.
- Mann appealed the decision and provided behind-the-scenes proofs; the account was later reinstated.
- Dana and the Wolf and Brandon Jamar Scott were also restored to TikTok's creator rewards program.
- TikTok did not immediately explain why accounts were punished, citing ongoing moderation improvements.
- Mann claimed large corporations use faulty AI to block independent filmmakers from monetizing.
- Deadline reported the broader context of creators affected and ongoing moderation challenges.
- The article notes TikTok’s ongoing investment in technology to improve moderation at scale.
- The report mentions other related industry stories and reactions surrounding AI moderation.
- The piece emphasizes the social impact of demonetization on independent creators.
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